Hwadong 1Beonji vs Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam

Same City · Seoul Distance: 8.7km
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Hwadong 1Beonji

★★★★ 4-Star
9.4 215
Seoul
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Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.4 1,716
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.5 (220)
8.5 (1,815)
Booking.com
9.6 (110)
8.4 (379)
Expedia
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9.0 (611)
Trip.com
9.6 (1)
8.9 (633)
야놀자
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9.4 (267)
여기어때
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9.2 (253)
Overall Average
9.4 (331)
8.4 (3,958)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hwadong 1Beonji Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam
Strengths Strengths
+ Clean, meticulously maintained hanok interiors and courtyard get repeated praise + Rooms are spacious, clean, and beds are comfortable, repeated across sites
+ Cozy ondol heating is frequently called warm and comfortable + Elegant antique interior and lobby vibe perfect for staycations
+ Well-equipped kitchen praised for easy cooking + Friendly staff and concierge service impressively mentioned often
+ Host's welcome snacks and prompt responses impress + Sauna and fitness facilities well-maintained with high satisfaction
+ Central Bukchon location great for nearby sights + Walk to Hak-dong Station and airport bus stop makes travel convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hilly access tough for heavy luggage per some reviews - Some reviews mention bathroom drainage or shower leaks
- Space feels tight for larger families - Noise in lower floors or certain rooms noted in reviews
- Window or bathroom cleanliness issues occasionally raised

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Guest Reviews

Hwadong 1Beonji

Booking.com 9.6 Family

Beautiful hanok, near palaces/subway, great ondol heating

Tight for family with 3 teens

Booking.com 10 Family

Loved everything, kids enjoyed hanok, great location

Agoda 10 Group

Clean beautiful hanok, all amenities, thoughtful host

Agoda 9.6 Family

Welcome treats, good insulation/ondol, convenient kitchen

Hilly access

Agoda 10 Family

Clean traditional, courtyard breakfast nice, kids loved

Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Spacious room, friendly concierge, airport bus right outside

Pillows too soft

Booking.com 8.4 Solo

Clean room comfortable bed, friendly staff

Toilet smell and slow elevators

여기어때 10.0 Couple

Perfect Christmas staycation vibe, convenient location and parking

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Excellent room cleanliness and attentive staff, luxurious vibe

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Elegant interior and top sauna

Shower area leaks

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.7km

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